Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

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Yemeni soldiers stand guard during a demonstration in front of US embassy in Sana’a, Yemen, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed)

“Saboteurs” Intensifying Attacks on Yemen

by Arafat Madabish | Apr 10, 2013 | Middle East

Sana’a, Asharq Al-Awsat—There are ongoing armed clashes between security forces and armed groups seeking to control the city of Rada’, in the Al-Bayda’ governorate of Yemen. There have also been renewed violent confrontations in Sarwah, in the...

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Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awwad Asiri. (AAA)

Saudi Envoy in Beirut Calls for National Dialogue

by Thair Abbas | Apr 8, 2013 | Middle East

Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awwad Asiri called on Lebanese officials to be more mindful and wiser, avoid escalatory language, and be rational in order to keep Lebanon away from danger. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Asiri hoped that the...

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Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi (C) addresses a national dialogue in Sana’a on March 30, 2013. (AFP Photo)

Hadi: National Dialogue Only Way to Avoid Civil War

by Arafat Madabish | Mar 31, 2013 | Middle East

Sana’a, Asharq Al-Awsat—Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi has claimed there are certain entities seeking to obstruct the comprehensive Yemeni national dialogue conference, which began on the 18th March. Meanwhile, the UN envoy to Yemen is continuing to...

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Foreign Minister of Yemen Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi attends a news conference at the Friends of Yemen ministerial meeting in London. (EPA)

Yemeni FM on Dialogue, Terrorism, and Foreign Interference

by Arafat Madabish | Mar 18, 2013 | Interviews

Sana’a, Asharq Al-Awsat—Although many of the individuals, organizations, and political parties involved believe it will not work, there is no alternative plan. This is how one can summarize the dominant mood towards Yemen’s national dialogue conference, which...

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Madani Mezrag. (AAA)

Islamic Salvation Army Chief Talks to Asharq Al-Awsat

by Bouallem Ghamrasa | Mar 14, 2013 | Interviews

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—Following the terrorist attack on the In Amenas gas plant in January, the Algerian government has been eager to reassure the international community that the country’s security is under control. However, with reports that President Bouteflika...